That's a great deal. I bought 2 of them last year for the 79$ price. Zero complaints with reel. But the rod cost me the reel on 1st cast. Which dicks replaced it no problem. The problem is the reel seat on the those rods. If you over tighten them the glue which holds the seat to the rod will give way. But i still use the one that didn't break all the time.
Have been been fishing the same pond for several years and only that pond, I find the fish are almost always there. Occasionally, they move away from their normal spots but that's rare. If they are active, you can catch them on almost anything. If they're not active, it takes patience, persistence, and you have to try different lures and patterns. That's when you really learn about fishing.
The rod is the best part of your combo. I have one of those rods in a 7ft and it has great backbone. The reel has a lot to be desired, but for 40$ I can't argue.
@@RealisticFishing This is only my experience. The one I had I purchased 2yrs ago for 99 as a combo. The rod is great and still have it today. The reel spooled unevenly and made a horrible sound after 50 or so casts.
same set up i own bro!!!! i did snap the tip easily but, no hassle return and replacement and been working like a charm since. reel is pretty dam smooth for the money. its really just a good all around rod. caught my biggest bass on it. 4.62
I love your videos because they are basic fishing not that hi-tech fishing you don't need expensive rods and reels and lures that's way I love your videos . yo my brother keep it 100 realistic fishing
Seems like a great combo at a great price I got 2 abu garcia black maxx combos and I love them! They are cheaper combos but work just as good as others
I just picked that deal up as I wanted to experiment as my first bait caster ever. I like it but that's a biased opinion since I don't have any other baitcaster to compare it to. Tight lines Brother
@@RealisticFishing that's for sure Brother. Thanks so much for all your videos. I've learned a lot from you and I also keep realistic. Birds of the same feather flock together.
@@RealisticFishing I caught one lil small guy on a squarebill green and orange frog style crank and I think that was by chance ,temp change and real windy in Granbury . Started with good rain . Fun ended when I had to take daughter to work lol
I have 2 of them rods in 7 foot paired up with some lews reels and I've never had a problem with them the last few years I've had them. Good rods in my opinion.
Nice set. I was thinking of getting the exact same from them for my wife ( SO I CAN HAVE A NEW COMBO) I was also thinking of maybe matching it with a Ugly Stick to see how I like it that way,
@@RealisticFishing my ugly stik gx2 casting an spinning are both fast action. Their a little heavier than other rods but seem much stronger an pretty sensitive.
Realistic Fishing I dont know... She has a Abu Garcia Abumatic SX Spincast Reel on a Ugly stick GX2 but I have no idea what the action etc, is.. I guess I better check out in the garage and see and let you know. I know she picked it out at Wallyworld and got the smaller reel because it fit her smaller hands.
Great video! If you are open for suggestions, you could do a Shakespear micro series rod and reel combo challenge. They sell these at walmart for like $17 and come pre spooled with 4lb test. The challenge would be to catch the smallest fish you can with said combo. Lures are completely up to your imagination. I've had success with that set up using # 12 size hooks and bread as bait. Keep it realistic! 👍
@@RealisticFishing The challenge would be to catch the smallest fish you can with said combo. Lures are completely up to your imagination. I've had success with that set up using # 12 size hooks and bread as bait. Keep it realistic! 👍
I have the same combo and I love it only complaint is the inner guide on the tip always brakes and falls out after 3 times I said the hell with it and have been fishing with out it for over a year
@@RealisticFishing I have actually had 3 of the rods maybe it was a bad batch idk but the inner guide would crack in two but I use braid so it does not affect me still a great combo also love my
Thanks for the video Realistic. I grabbed this combo over a month ago for the same price at Dicks. It was my first baitcaster and so far I like. I’ve only used it once with zero fish yet, but I’m still getting the hang of things. I’m glad I found your channel man, I really appreciate the content you put out. You’ve got a new subscriber.
lost an 8 pounder on a rick clunn squarebill today(series 3). I am thinking about sending you one to try it out, they are by far my favorite crankbaits and I don't know anyone else that uses them.
@@RealisticFishing I own a couple. The one the spool sticks, spool tension doesn't always work, and a rattle noise when you let the line out. That happened after 3 trips with the reel.
I'd keep the ultra max on it, just because it has a massive 19 pounds of drag!!! (Just to put it into prospective, the Penn 309 has 15 pounds of drag!) But you can't go wrong with ither!👍
Been itching to go wet a line in that cove you're at after all this rain. The bass oughta be pushing back up into the cove and that creek mouth with the higher water. Maybe this weather will cool the water down to bring the bait fish back to the shallows? In fact, last time I was there (a month or so ago), those patches of grass that you were catching them near were only a few inches deep, at best.
I got the 7ft pro Max combo this past Christmas and I really like it for the price. I need to look into this combo as I would enjoy a shorter rod for bank fishing in tighter locations. Great video
I just bought that same combo today. I guess I should have done some research before getting all excited about it and buying it online! But anyway, I'm glad I didn't make a bad investment. Thanks so much man! I can't wait to get out there and try it out!
Had a vengeance rod for a bit. Had issues with the eye of the pole. Could have been a one off. Awesome deal tho for the combo. Sucks you had to do order online just to get them to honor the price but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
@@RealisticFishing I got the Abu Garcia Max Z on sale this summer for $49 and I believe it's about the same thing. My 16 year old son used it all summer and it works better now than when I first got it. Keep it oiled and they seem to get better with age.
I recently purchased my first bait caster combo from dicks seems like a similar deal I got a Berkley cherry wood with the Abu Garcia black max for $30 on sale from $60 with $20 rebate couldn't be happier .
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I had a Pro Max reel that I was really fond of. I was fishing last week, had two rods and reels. I broke off a little swimbait I was fishing with the Pro Max, so I sat it down a sec and finished the rest of that little bank section with a squarebill. Came back and my rod and reel were gone. Unbelievable. It was never out of sight, 20 yards tops away. Just like that someone hopped out and took off with it.
Always love your videos , you always show real life fishing for everyone to see , keep it realistic . And i hope you lime the ABU , me and my son have ABU BAITCASTERS AND OPEN REELS LOVE THE QUALITY FOR. Good price
Finally bought my first abu, a Revo X and the crank handle broke the first day. I'm gonna switch it out for one of these and save some cash. Thanks man.
The Vengeance rod is a good mid-level rod. I have three that I use regularly. None of them have failed in any way and they have pretty good feel when using a Texas rigged worm on the bottom. I have one finesse rod that costs twice as much. It is certainly a better rod but it is not two times better.
to be honest, this reel sounds better than anything i've heard from you through the earbuds on my iphone. Sounds very smooth on the cast. Your usual equipment is noisier..
Bro awesome you included the line you use thank you very much. Another awesome video I have had luck recently with texas rig. Grateful for you videos bruh!! Hey also meant to ask have you ever tried bass pro shop stick o worms? Seem like a good deal 30 for 10 bucks.
Simple yet elegant I like it
Looks good, did alright 👍
Yep yep
Got this same rig in today, casts like a dream.
Did you get it for $40?
The man can find a deal. Nice combo!
They dont call me Budget Fishing Jesus for nothing 😉
I bought one a while back and liked it.
Nice 👍
Wow what a deal!!!
🤘😀
Another great video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Mark
i have 2 black max combos, and they are great. I use that spray to cast very far. Works like a charm
Line conditioner?
Nice combo...sounds like a great deal
I was happy to try it for $40 👍
Love the reviews videos
Thanks!
That’s a steal my friend
EER is Banned like a chump
Realistic Fishing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
That's a great deal. I bought 2 of them last year for the 79$ price. Zero complaints with reel. But the rod cost me the reel on 1st cast. Which dicks replaced it no problem. The problem is the reel seat on the those rods. If you over tighten them the glue which holds the seat to the rod will give way. But i still use the one that didn't break all the time.
I will keep an eye on the seat, thanks
It's a great 1st or 2nd combo. Great job and that wacky rig.
Or 6th like me...
what was the wacky setup with the X you mentioned?
Just picked up the same combo. Can't beat a deal like that.
Nice!
I bought this combo also and it casts surprisingly well
Did you get it for $40 ?
Realistic Fishing buddy of mine works at dicks, he got me a good deal
Great review I have the 7" med/heavy spinning model.... luv your demos keep it coming Thank you
I just went and picked this combo up because of your video. Thanks for the suggestion for my arsenal.
Did you get one for $40?
@@RealisticFishing I did... they even had it in store here in central Ohio.
Gotta try it!
For $40 I had to 😅
@@RealisticFishing sale is actually in store down here in houston...feels good for 40bucks! Cant wait to try it👍
Awesome video👍🏼
Thanks asap 👍
Have been been fishing the same pond for several years and only that pond, I find the fish are almost always there. Occasionally, they move away from their normal spots but that's rare. If they are active, you can catch them on almost anything. If they're not active, it takes patience, persistence, and you have to try different lures and patterns. That's when you really learn about fishing.
This pond is 22,000 acres... I think its a bit different.
And there you have it folks. If you keep an eye out you can score some pretty sweet deals. Got my Pflueger for half off the same way.
When that little bird says "go", you go 👍
The rod is the best part of your combo. I have one of those rods in a 7ft and it has great backbone. The reel has a lot to be desired, but for 40$ I can't argue.
Whats wrong with the ultra max?
@@RealisticFishing This is only my experience. The one I had I purchased 2yrs ago for 99 as a combo. The rod is great and still have it today. The reel spooled unevenly and made a horrible sound after 50 or so casts.
I am already over 50 casts. Hopefully I dont have any problems. 👍
I still use that combo set I like it
Awesome!
I use for texas rig and Ned rig
Abu Garcia 4 life.
Abu Garcia for $40
I use their black max 40 dollar baitcaster all summer on two rods. Never have had an issue with them. I think you'll dig yours.
same set up i own bro!!!! i did snap the tip easily but, no hassle return and replacement and been working like a charm since. reel is pretty dam smooth for the money. its really just a good all around rod. caught my biggest bass on it. 4.62
Nice, I will have to keep an eye on the tip.
Realistic Fishing may i make one more suggestion? more videos!!!!! lol
Nice video and nice looking bass. Keep em coming.
Thanks! I'll try
i just picked up the lews hero combo and its a great 1st baitcaster
I hope it works well for ya 👍
Nice lures you got there. Nice bass
Soft stick baits come in clutch!
I just got the combo it’s pretty good
Glad to hear it dork. Mine is still catching em 👍
🤙🏻🎣👊🏻 seems like a nice little set up👍🏻
For $40 it seems great 😀
I love your videos because they are basic fishing not that hi-tech fishing you don't need expensive rods and reels and lures that's way I love your videos . yo my brother keep it 100 realistic fishing
Thanks Franklin
You sold them out Alex!!!!!
Probably within the first hour 😉
Realistic Fishing Maybe they will give you a few extra Dick points!!!!! Bwawawa
Seems like a great combo at a great price I got 2 abu garcia black maxx combos and I love them! They are cheaper combos but work just as good as others
Cheaper than $40 for the combo?
@@RealisticFishing nope not unless you hit the deal right at Wal-Mart got one for 50 and got one last year in winter for 35
Need to send that first one with a snack for the road!
Snap Into A Slim Jim
Bought mine in store yesterday.
for $40?
I did, sweet deal
Oh man you went out on the dock!
Yep, casting to the other bank 😉
I have an Abu Garcia ProMax reel I got from a friend. I love it
I just picked that deal up as I wanted to experiment as my first bait caster ever. I like it but that's a biased opinion since I don't have any other baitcaster to compare it to. Tight lines Brother
Thats the most unbiased opinion. Experience is better than hype all day. 👍
@@RealisticFishing that's for sure Brother. Thanks so much for all your videos. I've learned a lot from you and I also keep realistic. Birds of the same feather flock together.
Got my slx dc on my med heavy vengeance rod awesome casting combo
Man i just want that combo for the pole, thats a freakimg nice deal.
Oh yeah!
@@RealisticFishing if i see a dicks on my trip home i might see if they still have one. I love abu gracia reels
Nice combo.
👍👍
I went online and tried to order it but it said out of stock. Sad day.
Great combo. Can't beat the price.
I thought it was a steal!
Great video. For 40 bucks not to bad at all. Be safe
Thanks!
Abu Comes threw🤙🏽
That vengeance rod is usually $45 by itself. You got a great deal on that combo.
I couldn't pass it up!
Realistic Fishing I wouldn’t have either
I had a rough one this morning too
Did you catch any?
@@RealisticFishing I caught one lil small guy on a squarebill green and orange frog style crank and I think that was by chance ,temp change and real windy in Granbury . Started with good rain . Fun ended when I had to take daughter to work lol
That is a dope set up for spooling your line Alex!
Its a pole holder 😂
Realistic Fishing that is awesome
DUDE that orange pole holder /spoiling method is awesome I never thought of that!! Definitely going to keep that in mind lol
My favorite spinning reel is a abu garcia. Def wanna abu bait caster. Using a shamano now. But dang that lil bass had a big head compared to its body.
I catch em like that every once in a while 😅
Realistic Fishing yea its crazy i caught a 18 incher like that. It only weighed about 3 pounds and should've been around 5.
I know people that will swear by that rod but have not heard much about that reel. Very helpful video
I am getting mixed opinions in the comments, but mostly good 👍
Realistic Fishing thank you
Love your product testing. You always give your honest opinion.
It worked and I caught fish, its that easy. 👍
The max series are probably some of the best budget reels In my opinion. I've got the black and pro max and they are true work horses.
I also have a black max, its been good to me. 👍
That’s not bad for the price!
Not bad at all! 👍
That rod is 50 by itself. I love mine. Great deal
Nice!
I have 2 of them rods in 7 foot paired up with some lews reels and I've never had a problem with them the last few years I've had them. Good rods in my opinion.
I hope mine does as well 👍
Nice set. I was thinking of getting the exact same from them for my wife ( SO I CAN HAVE A NEW COMBO) I was also thinking of maybe matching it with a Ugly Stick to see how I like it that way,
Do they make a fast action Ugly Stick?
@@RealisticFishing my ugly stik gx2 casting an spinning are both fast action. Their a little heavier than other rods but seem much stronger an pretty sensitive.
Realistic Fishing I dont know... She has a Abu Garcia Abumatic SX Spincast Reel on a Ugly stick GX2 but I have no idea what the action etc, is.. I guess I better check out in the garage and see and let you know. I know she picked it out at Wallyworld and got the smaller reel because it fit her smaller hands.
Nice combo and great way to try it out!!!
Rainy day combo tryouts!
Sweet deal.
Oh yeah!
Great video! If you are open for suggestions, you could do a Shakespear micro series rod and reel combo challenge. They sell these at walmart for like $17 and come pre spooled with 4lb test. The challenge would be to catch the smallest fish you can with said combo. Lures are completely up to your imagination. I've had success with that set up using # 12 size hooks and bread as bait. Keep it realistic! 👍
What would the challenge be?
@@RealisticFishing he said the challenge is catch the smallest fish you can, lure is up to you.
@@RealisticFishing The challenge would be to catch the smallest fish you can with said combo. Lures are completely up to your imagination. I've had success with that set up using # 12 size hooks and bread as bait. Keep it realistic! 👍
i bought this combo two days ago
ok
Sup Alex. What a buy even then. Some nice bass. Ty tc
I have the same combo and I love it only complaint is the inner guide on the tip always brakes and falls out after 3 times I said the hell with it and have been fishing with out it for over a year
Cant you glue it back in?
@@RealisticFishing I have actually had 3 of the rods maybe it was a bad batch idk but the inner guide would crack in two but I use braid so it does not affect me still a great combo also love my
@@RealisticFishing 7ft berkley cherrywood rod super cheap paid 18 for the rod
Thanks for the video Realistic. I grabbed this combo over a month ago for the same price at Dicks. It was my first baitcaster and so far I like. I’ve only used it once with zero fish yet, but I’m still getting the hang of things. I’m glad I found your channel man, I really appreciate the content you put out. You’ve got a new subscriber.
Thanks Jamal 👍
I have the same rod n reel and I caught a 3.5 on it!!!
Nice!
lost an 8 pounder on a rick clunn squarebill today(series 3). I am thinking about sending you one to try it out, they are by far my favorite crankbaits and I don't know anyone else that uses them.
I have a few I got from Ollies
Im not a big fan of Abu Garcia reels but that's a great deal. Good job catching a couple also. I left a like. 👍👍
Why dont you like them?
@@RealisticFishing I own a couple. The one the spool sticks, spool tension doesn't always work, and a rattle noise when you let the line out. That happened after 3 trips with the reel.
I have the rod and it is amazing. Got it on sale for $25. 7ft MH. Im going to put a black max or silver max or pro max on it
That would pretty much be the same thing 👍
I'd keep the ultra max on it, just because it has a massive 19 pounds of drag!!! (Just to put it into prospective, the Penn 309 has 15 pounds of drag!) But you can't go wrong with ither!👍
sweet deal for 40$ , thanks for sharing
👍👍
I had the same combo and it’s caught me hundreds of bass, redfish, striped bass and more !
I hope mine does too!
Hey Alex just remember fishing gear is about to go on sale due to it going out of season
I have been on top of it since August 😉
Me to but I live in Florida so fishing is always in season can’t wait to move back to Illinois so I can hit the deals
Nice
👍👍
After another skunk day. Your video is refreshing 😄
I didnt do that much better 😀
Been itching to go wet a line in that cove you're at after all this rain. The bass oughta be pushing back up into the cove and that creek mouth with the higher water. Maybe this weather will cool the water down to bring the bait fish back to the shallows?
In fact, last time I was there (a month or so ago), those patches of grass that you were catching them near were only a few inches deep, at best.
I hope so. I see a few small ones chasing shad but not too many yet...
Good public service announcement to fisherman
I checked..it's back to $99.99 in my area
Yikes! That was fast
@@RealisticFishing maybe because I'm in CA?
I hope other folks can still take advantage...that's a deal!
Great vid
Thanks
I got the 7ft pro Max combo this past Christmas and I really like it for the price. I need to look into this combo as I would enjoy a shorter rod for bank fishing in tighter locations. Great video
People are saying its sold out.
I just gave it a like because of the intro... now let's watch the video
Lucky you . Ups broke mine in half and didnt have any left to replace it smh
Yowza
Catching that first bait on a new anything is great.
Raining on you again!
Finally getting some rain up here!
Realistic Fishing Seems it rains half the time you are out fishing.
Great video....any tips on getting my first baitcaster....length...action...reel size....etc....anything?
I just bought that same combo today. I guess I should have done some research before getting all excited about it and buying it online! But anyway, I'm glad I didn't make a bad investment. Thanks so much man! I can't wait to get out there and try it out!
Had a vengeance rod for a bit. Had issues with the eye of the pole. Could have been a one off. Awesome deal tho for the combo. Sucks you had to do order online just to get them to honor the price but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
It all worked out in the end. I will keep an eye on the eyes. 👍
U guys bought them all, I just tried and they are out of stock online too.
Yikes, they went fast!
@@RealisticFishing I got the Abu Garcia Max Z on sale this summer for $49 and I believe it's about the same thing. My 16 year old son used it all summer and it works better now than when I first got it. Keep it oiled and they seem to get better with age.
I recently purchased my first bait caster combo from dicks seems like a similar deal I got a Berkley cherry wood with the Abu Garcia black max for $30 on sale from $60 with $20 rebate couldn't be happier .
Good deal 👍
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Lol
it a good starter
I had a Pro Max reel that I was really fond of. I was fishing last week, had two rods and reels. I broke off a little swimbait I was fishing with the Pro Max, so I sat it down a sec and finished the rest of that little bank section with a squarebill. Came back and my rod and reel were gone. Unbelievable. It was never out of sight, 20 yards tops away. Just like that someone hopped out and took off with it.
Another reason I like less expensive gear... Shit like that happens. 😆
Always love your videos , you always show real life fishing for everyone to see , keep it realistic . And i hope you lime the ABU , me and my son have ABU BAITCASTERS AND OPEN REELS LOVE THE QUALITY FOR. Good price
Thanks Ryan, I hope it does well
Just got an ethos inshore on sale for $13 ($70).
Thats a good deal 👍
Finally bought my first abu, a Revo X and the crank handle broke the first day. I'm gonna switch it out for one of these and save some cash. Thanks man.
Yikes! And people say "you get what you pay for" 😅
Wow i got that for 90 bucks like 8 months ago!
$39 woo!
EER I am tired of you spamming my comments.
24 ton graphite means it's the sensitivity of the rod
The Vengeance rod is a good mid-level rod. I have three that I use regularly. None of them have failed in any way and they have pretty good feel when using a Texas rigged worm on the bottom. I have one finesse rod that costs twice as much. It is certainly a better rod but it is not two times better.
Ever try a bobber?
Can you do more jig fishing please?
If I think they are biting jigs I will. But right now I am desperate to catch anything.
Realistic Fishing 👍 sounds good
This is the same combo that I have. :D She has done me good so far.
Nice!
Nice price. I have the rod and it’s $50 alone. Dick’s has a price match guarantee. If you find something cheaper they will match the price.
I have seen that on the door. 👍
awesome deal ! that bass x idnt look to hot tho i wonder what made him ap skinny
He aint eating enough. It also may have been previously injured... 🤔
to be honest, this reel sounds better than anything i've heard from you through the earbuds on my iphone. Sounds very smooth on the cast. Your usual equipment is noisier..
Yeah, this one still has the stiff quiet grease because its so new.
nice to see fish caught on a nice affordable combo , great video!
Thanks Rusty 👍
Your video made me wanna try a baitcater combo , but it's such a great deal it's now sold out
Great deals like this dont last long 👍
Bro awesome you included the line you use thank you very much. Another awesome video I have had luck recently with texas rig. Grateful for you videos bruh!! Hey also meant to ask have you ever tried bass pro shop stick o worms? Seem like a good deal 30 for 10 bucks.
I think I have. I will use any brand of stick bait, they are all kinda the same. 👍
@@RealisticFishing I feel ya. Gonna check them out this weekend price wise that seems hard to pass up on.